Mr. Akishino-no-miya visited Gifu prefecture for the convention of the "Japan Botanical Garden Association", which is the president.
The opening ceremony of the "Japan Botanical Garden Association", which is a member of botanical gardens nationwide, was held in Kakamigahara City, Gifu Prefecture on the 17th, and Mr. Akishinomiya, the president, spoke his words.
Among them, Mr. Akishino-no-miya mentioned that the number of visitors is decreasing due to the influence of the new coronavirus, and said, "To create a system that visitors can use with confidence even in such a situation. I hear that many gardens are devising new developments such as initiatives and information dissemination via the web. These things contribute to making many people aware of the significance of botanical gardens. I think. "
Prior to this, Mr. Akishino-no-miya visited the botanical gardens such as medicinal herbs in the museum at the opening ceremony, and enthusiastically watched them while receiving explanations from the staff.
This is the first time that Akishino-no-miya has visited the region since the end of a series of related events associated with "Rikkoshi no Rei" last month, and on the 18th, he attended a research presentation by the Japan Botanical Garden Association. After that, I will be back in Tokyo.